Yes. I know it is a long title. But I like the way it sounds. Today I’m in the midst of planning a fly fishing excursion of my own. So I figured I would share some of the most practical advise I have amassed over the years related to lodging. If you have the means, …
Trout don’t live in ugly places is a cute little phrase. But it is not true. I have caught trout in some ug-ly places. Busted concrete abutments, shopping carts, and the growl of engine braking are not what you think when you daydream of fly fishing. But out of necessity or adventure, this alternative ambiance …
Guides do a lot more than put fish on the end of your line. In fact, putting fish on the end of your line is one of those things they can’t do. So when they ask questions, give ideas, or encourage the trip to go in a different direction, their expertise is worth leaning into. …
…and a few of them are pretty inexpensive, too. For one reason or another, you might find yourself fly fishing in the kind of weather that isn’t found on catalog covers. But there is also a very good chance that such outings yield experiences that you won’t forget. By and large, the gear that you …
I was blessed to get a week and a half of vacation in one of my favorite places in this world: Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Along with general rest and a lot of family time, I was able to get out and do a little bit of fishing. In this week’s episode I talk through why …
This installation of “fly fishing accusations” is all about dogmatic opinions. Included are convictions regarding: wading boot soles angling literature the exclusivity claims of Christianity Does that last one sound like it might not fit in with the others? Well, if the feedback I received from a recent article is any indication: it certainly does. …
The initial Cast1 podcast series is wrapping up this week. The response to the first batch of episodes has been great, and I promise that there will be more podcasts along these lines in the future. Today’s episode presents you with some next steps. Whether you’re just getting into fly fishing or you’ve been on …
Is fly fishing just you, a rod, and a fish? In one sense, it is. But in a much broader, more realistic way of thinking about things it certainly is not. There are a lot more people doing what you do, and being a part of that culture is not only unavoidable but enriching. Today …
Yes: you can fly fish for panfish and bass. Before the seasoned and refined fly fisher scoffs at this question, it is important to realize that this is actually a very common query among new anglers. In an incredibly cursory manner in today’s show, I go over how and why the trout angler can and …
Even though I talk about fly fishing into a microphone for about half an hour every week already, it is always a great experience to hop on to someone else’s podcast. A few weeks back, I recorded with Spencer Durrant of the Untangled Podcast from Ventures Fly Co. We talked Casting Across and fly fishing …
